How much is the bus ticket from Irvine to Los Angeles?

The cheapest bus tickets from Irvine to Los Angeles start at R 260. The average price for this route is around R 260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Irvine to Los Angeles?

The average bus journey time from Irvine to Los Angeles is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 81 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Irvine to Los Angeles route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles?

The earliest bus departs from Irvine to Los Angeles at 23:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Irvine to Los Angeles?

A bus trip from Irvine to Los Angeles produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Irvine to Los Angeles from R 225 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Irvine to Los Angeles on 19 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	5h 50m	05:45	UCLA	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Irvine to Los Angeles on 20 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Irvine Station	5h 50m	05:45	UCLA	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 4:27 PM PST.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Irvine to Los Angeles

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 1 hour 8 minutes and with fares starting at just R 364, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

1h 8mAverage duration

65 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 260 - R 329	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 364 - R 451	Average duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Shuttle	Average priceR 713 - R 713	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 648 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5648 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 260

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Irvine, US to Los Angeles, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Irvine to Los Angeles?
The cheapest bus tickets from Irvine to Los Angeles start at R 260. The average price for this route is around R 260. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Irvine to Los Angeles?
The average bus journey time from Irvine to Los Angeles is 6h 25m, covering a distance of 81 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Irvine to Los Angeles route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Irvine to Los Angeles?
The earliest bus departs from Irvine to Los Angeles at 23:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Irvine to Los Angeles?
A bus trip from Irvine to Los Angeles produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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R 225

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The cheapest trip from Irvine, US to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 225

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Irvine, US to Los Angeles, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 225 to R 225 for a bus ticket from Irvine, US to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 225, which is on 2025-12-15.